Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Girona on Sunday, and Rodrygo Goes had another terrible evening. The 24-year-old came in as a second-half replacement against Montilivi, and aside from nearly winning a penalty late on, he failed to make an impression.
Rodrygo has had a terrible season, with only one assist in 12 appearances for Real Madrid in all competitions. He still hasn’t scored, with his previous goal coming in March (against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League).
Rodrygo has already played 1,339 minutes over the course of 30 matches since that night at the Bernabeu. The former figure is damaging for the Brazil international, as it confirms him as the Real Madrid attacker with the club’s joint-longest scoreless run, according to 2010MisterChip.
Rafa Maranon previously held the record, having gone 29 matches without scoring in 1970. However, he has played 1,426 minutes between goals, indicating that Xabi Alonso has frequently utilised him from the bench. Nonetheless, he has joined Mariano Diaz, who had a streak of 986 minutes.
Real Madrid forward going through worst streak in club history
Rodrygo has reached a Real Madrid statistic that no player wants in their career. Following the match against Girona, he is now the forward with the most minutes and matches without a goal for the club.
Rodrygo’s last goal for Real Madrid came on March 4th against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. In La Liga, the attacker has not scored since January 19, against Las Palmas.
Rodrygo now shares the record with former Real Madrid attacker Mariano Diaz for the longest goal drought in the club’s history – 30 games – but playing significantly fewer minutes (986).
Rafa Maranon is next on the list, having gone 29 matches and 1,426 minutes without scoring in 1970. If Rodrygo plays another match without scoring, he will surpass Mariano as the Real Madrid forward with the greatest goal drought of all time.
